Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 17.50% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 16.50% |
REET iShares Global REIT ETF | REIT | 16.50% |
DIA State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 12.50% |
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 12.50% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 8.50% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 8.50% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | Technology | 1.50% |
AAPL Apple Inc | Technology | 1.50% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | Communication Services | 1.50% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | Consumer Cyclical | 1.50% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | Financial Services | 1.50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 50 years old, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 9, 2026, the 50 years old returned 6.74% Year-To-Date and 11.25% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio 50 years old | -0.19% | -1.36% | 6.74% | 7.65% | 20.33% | 16.84% | 9.50% | 11.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | -1.89% | 2.90% | 11.12% | 8.71% | 48.46% | 19.11% | 19.46% | 29.63% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -0.33% | -10.07% | 6.24% | 8.08% | 14.82% | 25.71% | 8.37% | 21.19% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | -0.03% | -0.67% | -0.07% | 0.23% | 4.87% | 3.89% | -0.05% | 1.53% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.12% | -0.16% | 0.37% | 0.55% | 1.86% | 4.01% | 0.25% | 1.65% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | -0.23% | 2.32% | -3.11% | -2.06% | -1.32% | 13.25% | 11.03% | 13.14% |
DIA State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | -0.15% | 2.63% | 6.40% | 7.17% | 20.62% | 16.36% | 9.98% | 13.18% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | -1.20% | -8.98% | 15.25% | 15.01% | 107.32% | 43.67% | 23.94% | 26.05% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.20% | -8.43% | 0.26% | 3.08% | 30.27% | 29.88% | 17.71% | 12.71% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | -1.18% | -0.60% | -14.48% | -15.77% | -11.77% | 8.85% | 11.09% | 24.64% |
REET iShares Global REIT ETF | -0.88% | -1.75% | 8.47% | 9.73% | 11.75% | 9.05% | 1.87% | 4.04% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 10, 2014, 50 years old's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, 50 years old closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -8.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.01% | 3.22% | -5.66% | 5.70% | 1.73% | -2.00% | 6.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.91% | 0.64% | -0.87% | -0.47% | 2.53% | 2.26% | 0.45% | 3.47% | 3.31% | 1.41% | 1.94% | 0.15% | 19.13% |
| 2024 | -0.35% | 1.75% | 3.63% | -2.90% | 3.05% | 1.54% | 3.83% | 2.48% | 2.47% | -0.71% | 3.19% | -3.28% | 15.33% |
| 2023 | 5.49% | -3.66% | 2.96% | 1.31% | -1.19% | 2.93% | 2.67% | -1.52% | -4.39% | -0.65% | 7.00% | 4.65% | 15.94% |
| 2022 | -3.62% | -0.79% | 2.36% | -5.49% | -0.88% | -5.75% | 5.47% | -4.12% | -7.50% | 5.01% | 5.85% | -3.10% | -12.94% |
| 2021 | -1.18% | 1.14% | 3.45% | 4.09% | 2.13% | -0.25% | 2.24% | 1.53% | -3.99% | 4.47% | -1.00% | 4.32% | 17.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
50 years old has an annualized alpha of 2.94%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 10, 2014.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (67.28%) than losses (64.28%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.94% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.60 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.94%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 67.28%
- Downside Capture
- 64.28%
Expense Ratio
50 years old has an expense ratio of 0.11%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
50 years old ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 50 years old and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.24 | 1.94 | +0.30 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 2.63 | +0.46 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.35 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.59 | +0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.33 | 11.84 | -0.51 |
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How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAPL Apple Inc | 88 | 2.18 | 3.09 | 1.39 | 3.53 | 8.89 |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 56 | 0.49 | 0.89 | 1.11 | 0.68 | 1.64 |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 40 | 1.32 | 1.96 | 1.23 | 1.83 | 5.43 |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 18 | 0.54 | 0.79 | 1.10 | 0.64 | 1.79 |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 35 | -0.09 | -0.03 | 1.00 | -0.14 | -0.30 |
DIA State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | 53 | 1.69 | 2.48 | 1.30 | 2.12 | 8.20 |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 96 | 3.76 | 5.15 | 1.61 | 5.20 | 18.68 |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 33 | 1.14 | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.52 | 3.80 |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 24 | -0.47 | -0.49 | 0.94 | -0.35 | -0.73 |
REET iShares Global REIT ETF | 30 | 0.97 | 1.39 | 1.18 | 1.31 | 4.68 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
50 years old provided a 2.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.07% | 2.18% | 2.16% | 2.11% | 1.74% | 1.80% | 1.66% | 2.35% | 2.52% | 1.98% | 2.32% | 2.04% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAPL Apple Inc | 0.35% | 0.38% | 0.40% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 0.49% | 0.61% | 1.04% | 1.79% | 1.45% | 1.93% | 1.93% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BND Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 3.98% | 3.86% | 3.67% | 3.09% | 2.60% | 2.12% | 2.38% | 2.72% | 2.81% | 2.54% | 2.51% | 2.57% |
BNDX Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 4.50% | 4.39% | 4.18% | 4.42% | 1.51% | 3.74% | 1.11% | 3.40% | 3.01% | 2.23% | 1.89% | 1.63% |
BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DIA State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | 1.38% | 1.43% | 1.61% | 1.81% | 1.91% | 1.58% | 1.87% | 1.85% | 2.24% | 1.97% | 2.26% | 2.33% |
GOOG Alphabet Inc | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.32% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
IAU iShares Gold Trust | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MSFT Microsoft Corporation | 0.86% | 0.70% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.06% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 1.20% | 1.69% | 1.86% | 2.37% | 2.33% |
REET iShares Global REIT ETF | 3.41% | 3.67% | 3.64% | 3.27% | 2.43% | 3.18% | 2.65% | 5.25% | 5.73% | 3.84% | 5.37% | 3.56% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 50 years old. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the 50 years old was 24.84%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current 50 years old drawdown is 2.00%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -24.84%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.67%Oct 2022 | 9mo 12d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.87%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 1mo 21d | 4mo 25dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -9.87%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 25dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2015 pullback2015 | -8.71%Aug 2015 | 7mo 4d | 6mo 11d | 1y 1moJan 2015 - Mar 2016 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.58, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your allocation shows noticeable concentration: a few holdings carry significantly more weight than the rest. Rebalancing toward more even weights — or adding less correlated assets — could reduce risk.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.55 | 1.46 | 1.38 | 1.34 | 1.36 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.36, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
50 years old correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 10, 2014 | 0.88 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. VOO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while BND has the lowest at -0.00.
Asset Correlations Table
| IAU | BNDX | BND | AMZN | AAPL | BRK-B | GOOG | REET | MSFT | SCHD | DIA | VOO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAU | 1.00 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 0.01 | -0.00 | -0.06 | 0.04 | 0.15 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| BNDX | 0.27 | 1.00 | 0.74 | 0.05 | 0.04 | -0.07 | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.04 | -0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| BND | 0.36 | 0.74 | 1.00 | 0.03 | 0.02 | -0.11 | 0.02 | 0.21 | 0.02 | -0.03 | -0.03 | -0.00 |
| AMZN | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 1.00 | 0.53 | 0.30 | 0.66 | 0.32 | 0.63 | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.64 |
| AAPL | -0.00 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| BRK-B | -0.06 | -0.07 | -0.11 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.65 |
| GOOG | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.66 | 0.55 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.37 | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.69 |
| REET | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.49 | 0.37 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| MSFT | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.39 | 0.64 | 0.38 | 1.00 | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.72 |
| SCHD | 0.02 | -0.01 | -0.03 | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.71 | 0.44 | 0.65 | 0.48 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.80 |
| DIA | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.03 | 0.50 | 0.57 | 0.72 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| VOO | 0.02 | 0.03 | -0.00 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.62 | 0.72 | 0.80 | 0.91 | 1.00 |
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